21世纪经济报道·2025-11-19 08:07Market Overview - On November 19, A-shares experienced a rise followed by a pullback, with the Shanghai Composite Index increasing by 0.18% and the ChiNext Index rising by 0.25%. The total market turnover reached 1.74 trillion yuan, with over 4,100 stocks declining [1][2]. Sector Performance - The precious metals, military industry, and aquaculture sectors saw significant gains, while sectors such as Hainan, gas, and film and television experienced notable declines. The aquaculture sector had a strong performance in the afternoon, with several key stocks hitting the daily limit, including Guolian Aquatic Products, which reached a 20% limit up [3]. - The military equipment sector also surged in the afternoon, with stocks like Jianglong Shipbuilding and China Shipbuilding Defense hitting the daily limit, and others like Tianhai Defense rising over 14% [4]. - Gold stocks strengthened in the afternoon, with Zhongjin Gold reaching a limit up and closing with an 8.76% increase. Other gold stocks such as Chifeng Jilong Gold and Shandong Gold also showed strong performance [4][5]. Lithium Battery Sector - The lithium battery sector exhibited a strong upward trend, with multiple stocks performing well. Jinyuan Co. hit the daily limit, and other companies like Rongjie Co. and Ganfeng Lithium also saw significant gains. This sector's performance aligns with the bullish sentiment in the futures market [5]. - On November 19, lithium carbonate futures prices surged, with the main contract breaking the 100,000 yuan/ton mark for the first time since June 2024, reflecting a nearly 6% increase in a single day. Analysts attribute this price surge to strong demand growth and improved supply-demand dynamics [6].